Braised Chicken Drumsticks
| 8 | | Chicken fryer drumsticks |
| | Cornstarch for dredging |
| 3 | c | Oil for deep-frying |
| 1 | c | Dried chestnuts |
| 1 | | Five-spice bouquet (OR |
| 1 | tb | Five-spice powder) |
| 4 | c | Cold water |
| 1/2 | c | Dark soy sauce |
| 1/2 | c | Rock sugar |
| 1/2 | c | Medium sherry |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
